Re: [SWCollect] Evil vs. Evil
C.E. Forman wrote: Maybe time to re-open the bid once, bid max conversation we had on the mailing list two years ago? These days there is a definite advantage to bidding a bit earlier (though not as early as possible). I'm thinking more of a last-day thing, far enough toward the end to avoid the watchers, lowballers and nibblers, but far enough back to dodge last-minute crashes. But given a stable eBay server again(remember those days?), sniping would still be the most advantageous strategy. So it sounds like sniping about 10-30 minutes before the end is the best of both worlds -- get your max bid in late to avoid watchers, but early enough to ensure it gets into the system. there a better time to end auctions? A couple of years ago I would've said Sunday night. But now, with eBay's environment deteriorating? And the increased activity on Sunday PM? I'd say anytime BUT. Early Saturday or Sunday afternoon might be good. I figure most serious collectors will find the auction in advance, and just set up automated sniping. No point in being there if you don't have to. Sunday afternoon sounds like the best option. Thanks for the advice. -- Jim Leonard ([EMAIL PROTECTED])http://www.oldskool.org/ Want to help an ambitious games project? http://www.mobygames.com/ Or check out some trippy MindCandy at http://www.mindcandydvd.com/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
Re: [SWCollect] Evil vs. Evil
So it sounds like sniping about 10-30 minutes before the end is the best of both worlds -- get your max bid in late to avoid watchers, but early enough to ensure it gets into the system. Actually my new strategy says bid about 2-3 hours before the close. When eBay goes down, it can stay down for 2+ hours and not give extensions. I've had it crap out 45 minutes before the end of a great auction before. Sunday afternoon sounds like the best option. Thanks for the advice. LMK when you list, I'll take a look. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
Re: [SWCollect] Evil vs. Evil
While not game collecting per se, PayPal has gotten a good amount of debate here so I figured it was relevant. Yes. Go ATT. (Lesser-of-two-evils thing.) On an unrelated note, shocked that CE didn't take a swing at the Platypus stamps :) Oh, I did. eBay's worthless bidding system shit its pants again at the close. But I would've gotten outbid anyway. Thinking it's time to develop a new bidding strategy. The system is notoriously unstable on Sunday nights. (I already tried convincing Brian to set them to end during the day since just about everybody snipes anyway.) -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
[SWCollect] Evil vs. Evil
While not game collecting per se, PayPal has gotten a good amount of debate here so I figured it was relevant. http://money.cnn.com/2003/11/20/technology/att_paypal.reut/index.htm? cnn=yes On an unrelated note, shocked that CE didn't take a swing at the Platypus stamps :) -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
